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Archived Event: Film Screening – Matar and First Drop of Rain

Archived Event: Film Screening – Matar and First Drop of Rain

This event has already taken place, and is shown here for information only.

Date: 17–23 Jun 2024

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Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary is holding a special film screening of Matar and The First Drop of Rain plus Q&A with filmmaker Hiba Noor, who is a trans-woman refugee from Pakistan, in partnership with the Brunswick Centre.
The in-person screening is a private event for the Brunswick Centre LGBTQIAA+ youth groups. However, we encourage all to join in watching these fantastic short films – for free – during Refugee Week!

Here’s how you can watch:

  1. Create an account on WaterBear, a completely free platform that brings inspiration and action together through award-winning, certified films and documentaries for impact. It only takes a few seconds – you can use your Google, Facebook or Apple account for a speedy process.
    www.waterbear.com/
  2. Simply visit the links to watch the short films!
    MATAR – www.waterbear.com/watch/matar
    The First Drop of Rain – www.waterbear.com/watch/the-first-drop-of-rain-making-matar
  3. Let us know what you think. Pop us an email at [email protected] with your comments, reviews, or questions for Hiba, and we’ll get back to you!

About the films:

MATAR

Experience the powerful story of Matar, as he confronts the harsh realities of the UK’s broken asylum system, and fights to rebuild his life against all odds.

WaterBear Original’s docu-fiction film is a must-see for anyone interested in social justice. Directed by Bafta-winner Hassan Akkad and starring Ahmed Malek (The Swimmers), this film is a powerful exposé of the UK’s asylum system and the discrimination faced by those trying to rebuild their lives in England.

Based on the lived experience of co-writer Ayman Alhussein, this film is a call to action to fight for a more just and equitable world.

  • Project Type:  Documentary
  • Runtime:  23 minutes
    Rating:  Unrated

The First Drop of Rain:  Making  MATAR

Follow the emotional journey of Hiba Noor, a talented artist forced to flee her home country, as she navigates a new life in London while awaiting her asylum fate.

This film takes you on a journey into the production of MATAR, focusing on Hiba, and the unimaginable obstacles she is having to overcome to pursue her passion. Witness the incredible force of her creativity as she turns adversity into inspiration. This is a story of triumph over adversity, a testament to the power of the human spirit.

  • Project Type:  Documentary
  • Runtime:  16 minutes
    Rating:  Unrated